Bradford Journal Photo
The Black Diamond Band was the final act for the day, during this year’s VetJam Event
held April 12th at the Bradford Vet Club’s Event Center. Left to right are John Brown,
Bradford Journal Photo
John Rimer (drummer), Dave Randall, and Bob Green. Proceeds of the event were for
the benefit of the Pennsylvania Veteran’s Foundation. (See photos and videos in associ- Caitlin Cox 15, performed between bands
during this year’s VetJam benefit at the
ated galleries.)
Bradford Vet’s Club Events Center, April
12th. Here she sings “Radio Active” by the
Imagine Dragons. (See associated photo
and videos in galleries.)

Marty Shafer Of SD Visits Bradford

INDEX

Bradford Journal Photo
Marty Shafer of South Dakota (center of photo), visitor to Bradford, stands with the
Susan and Brian Frontino family, April 13th. Children are, (l-r) Austynn Sherwood 9
Aiyana Sherwood 12, Mia Bella Frontino 3, Xavier Frontino 4, Nikolai Frontino 4,
Ayden Sherwood 10, and Angelya Sherwood 7. (Not seen is the photo is another member of the family, Giovanni Frontino 6). Marty, somewhat of a wanderer, tells us he is
“in this neck of the woods” because he is visiting his son in Jamestown, NY. He was
a U.S. Marine between 1973 and 1977 stationed in Okinawa, and also California. He
tells us has also been a street preacher, car salesman, radio host, entrepreneur, and does
motivational speaking.

LOCAL & AREA NEWS
Marissa Buchheit Appearing In Jesus Christ Superstar In Concert
(MIDLAND) – Bradford resident
Marissa Buchheit will be performing in
the concert version of Jesus Christ Superstar this month at the Lincoln Park
Performing Arts Center.
Presented by the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center Professional Company show dates are April 25-27 and
May 2-4.
Buchheit will be featured as Soul Girl
in this concert version which brings to
life the songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber
and Tim Rice from the award-winning
musical about the last days of Jesus
Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas.
Based on the Gospels, the critically
acclaimed rock opera profiles Jesus and
those closest to him. Using contemporary elements, Jesus Christ Superstar
in Concert highlights the struggles between Jesus and Judas and ends with
the crucifixion.
Currently a senior at Point Park University’s Conservatory of Performing
Arts, Buchheit will graduate May 3
with bachelor’s degree in acting and a
minor in broadcast journalism.
During the past year her other professional credits have included Carla in In

Marissa Buchheit

the Heights at the New Hazlett Theater
in Pittsburgh and Janet in the Brisbane
Management Group production of The
Rocky Horror Show.
She is a graduate of Bradford Area

High School and performed in numerous musicals and shows during her
school years including the Bradford
Little Theater production of Disney’s
High School Musical and was a featured soloist and choreographer for Kiwanis Kapers.
She is the daughter of Pete and Karen
Buchheit of Bradford.
According to the show’s director, Gavan Pamer, “Most people may not know
that ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ was originally developed as a concept album and
the first live performance in the United
States took place in Pittsburgh.
“It’s exciting to bring the show back
to the basics, while still incorporating
visuals that serve only to further the
story instead of getting caught up in the
expansive production aspects,” Pamer
said. “We’re thrilled to present this musical in its truest form.”
`Information on tickets and show times
is available at:
http://www.lppacenter.org

Students Honored At Pitt-Bradford Convocation
(BRADFORD, PA)-- The University of
Pittsburgh at Bradford recognized more
than 40 students at its annual Honors Convocation held Friday, April 11.
Among those receiving recognition are
local students:
Mohammad Al Haj Asad of Bradford
(16701), Pa., received the freshman academic excellence award. Kaitlin McCann
of Bradford (16701), Pa., received the
sophomore academic excellence award.
Brenda Brandon of Bradford (16701), Pa.,
received the graduating senior academic
excellence award and the Management
and Education Award.
Paul Woods of Port Allegany (16743),
Pa., received the Biological and Health
Sciences Award.
Vincent Berettini of Eldred (16731),
Pa., received the Physical and Computational Sciences Award.
Mathew Wilber of Bradford (16701),

Pa., received the David L. Blackmore
Award for Excellence in Business.
Bethany Mealy of Kane (16735), Pa.,
received the Education Student Award.
Ian Kolb of Bradford (16701), Pa., received
the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Student Award.
Tyler Laurie of Kane (16735), Pa., received the Engineering Award. Jason Fetterman of Bradford (16701), Pa., received
the Robert C. Laing Creative Arts Award
in Writing.
Richard Obermeyer of Bradford
(16701), Pa., received the Student Affairs
Special Recognition Award.
Jodi Irons of Bradford (16701), Pa., received the Associate of Science in Nursing Excellence in Clinical Nursing Award.
The 20th annual convocation took place
at 11 a.m. in the Bromeley Family Theater
in Blaisdell Hall at Pitt-Bradford.

THE BRADFORD AREA 5-DAY WEATHER FORECAST

Thursday,
April 17:
Sunny and not as
cool today with a
high of 57°.
Thursday
Night:
Mostly clear and
cold tonight with
a low of 30°.

Friday,
April 18:
Mostly sunny and
nice today with a
high of 59°.
Friday Night:
Cloudy with a
chance of showers
tonight. Overnight
low of 37°.

Saturday,
April 19:
Cloudy and a little cooler with a
chance of showers
today. High of 54°.
Saturday Night:
Cloudy with some
evening showers.
Low tonight of 36°.

Sunday,

Monday,

April 20:

April 21:

Mostly cloudy and
cool today with a
high of 54°.
Sunday Night:
Rain this evening followed by a
late rain or snow
shower. Low of
35°.

Clouds this morning giving way to
some sun this afternoon. High of
53°.
Monday Night:
Parlty cloudy then
clearing tonight.
Low of 34°.

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5 ¢ENTS WORTH

by Grant Nichols

We stopped at the Bradford Area
Public Library this last weekend,
April 12th, to see how this year’s
production of the Kid’s Derby was
working out, and we found that the
place was teaming with little tykes. The
children, accompanied by their parents
and/or grandparents, especially seemed
to be enjoying the face painting, the
bigger than life clowns who could make
balloon animals and objects, and the
crown making station. We also spent
time at the VetJam (held at the Bradford Vets Club Events Center) listening
to and photographing various musical artists who were performing there.
And we have included photos of both
events in this edition of the Bradford
Journal……..Another photo included
in this issue is that of a US Veteran
who was standing at the intersection of Bolivar Drive and East Main
Street, taking up a collection, Sunday,
April 13th. We photographed this interesting man, along with a representative
family, that had stopped to give him a
donation. Marty, by name, mentioned
that life was interesting, but that he was
a little disappointed with Wal-Mart because, while they would allow the Salvation Army, worth billions of dollars,
to solicit charity for others in front of
their store, they wouldn’t allow him,
of apparent little means, to pan handle
there for himself. He contended that he
took less profit, and spent less money,
and was worth less than most of the nonprofits he has had contact with……..
It’s time to mark your calendars for
the annual Bar Stool Open to be held
on the last Saturday of April, April
26th. The event, as many of our local
readers know, is a little put-put golf
tournament wherein teams go from pub
to pub, dressed in all types of costumes
“whetting their whistle” as needed, and
compete with one another at holes designed by each establishment. Notable
over the past years are the various style
holes at the Bradford American Legion
Post 108, The New Keystone, and Bradford Vet’s Club VFW Post 212……..
This week we see another move afoot
by the “you can never be too careful
crowd.” Now they are insisting that
laws be modified to allow the use of
radar, in town by the City and Township
Police Officers. Whatever the intention
of such legal modification, money is
sure to leave the open local economy,
and find its way into the City, Township, and Judicial coffers. How good is
that for local business?

By now most of us have surely heard
the lyrics to the song ‘What does the
Fox say?’ and it goes like this: ‘Dog
goes “woof”, Cat goes “meow” Bird
goes “tweet”……. But there’s one
sound that no one knows in What does
the Fox say? Ring-ding-ding-ding-dingeringeding….’ etc.
A bit of silliness but what is more
important is What Does the Lama say?
The Dalai Lama that is. Simply put the
Dalai Lama sees the brain as a precious
organ that deserves the utmost care and
in order to protect it from damage one
needs to avoid the things that do damage.
Science has identified some popular things that cause damage to both
the brain and the heart including: poor
eating habits (no breakfast; overeating; excess sugar); smoking; working
while you are sick; air pollution; sleep
deprivation; junk food; excess alcohol;
wearing a cap while sleeping; etc. It is a
known fact that excess alcohol destroys
brain cells as verified by MRIs revealing reduced brain mass from the alcohol
consumption. If only this information
would be as popular as the song ‘What
does the fox say’.
The Dalai Lama has many quotes
available on the internet and encourage
all to check them out. One particularly
good one: “This is my simple religion.
There is no need for temples, no need
for complicated philosophy. Our brain,
our own heart, is our temple; The philosophy is kindness.” By adhering to
this philosophy you will live a healthier
and longer life.
A true one: “Our purpose in life is
to help others. And if you can’t help

them, at least don’t hurt them.” Others: “When you think everything is
someone else’s fault, you will suffer
a lot. When you realize that everything springs only from yourself, you
will learn both peace and joy.” “Live a
good life. Then when you get older and
think back and you’ll be able to enjoy
it a second time.” “If you want others
to be happy, practice compassion. If
you want to be happy, practice compassion.”
Each of us are responsible for our
own happiness and the road to happiness is a simple one and is found in philosophies like the ones expressed by the
Dalai Lama. We can hear ‘What does
the fox say?’, and read what the Dalai
Lama says. Read and grow. Lesson is
to live what the Dalai Lama and others
like him say. What do you say?

Kyleigh Is Deciding

Bradford Journal Photo
Mom, Ashley Smith, stands with her
daughter Kyleigh Smith 5, while she decides just what type of balloon figure she
wants Farmer Brown (Josh Hatcher) to
make for her, April 12th during Kids Derby at the Bradford Area Public Library.

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OBITUARIES
Ellen Keller
Ellen E. “Red” Keller, 94, a loving
mother and grandmother, of 583 West
Washington St., passed away Wednesday (April 9, 2014) at her residence.
Born Oct. 14, 1919, in Degolia, she
was a daughter of the late Leonard and
Louise O’Neil Steck. On April 8, 1938,
in Bradford, she married Harry B. Keller Sr., who died on April 9, 1996.
Mrs. Keller had worked at Glendorn
and then later at Corning Glass for
many years.
Mrs. Keller is survived by a son, Harry (Annie) B. Keller Jr., of Bradford;
two grandchildren, Mark Keller and
Kate Keller; three greatgrandchildren;
one sister, Shirley McManigle of Bradford; and three brothers, Richard Steck
and Wayne Steck, both of Lewis Run,
and Dean Steck of Timbuck.
Burial was in McKean Memorial
Park, Lafayette, PA.

Rose DiFonzo
Rose J. DiFonzo, 92, of Bradford,
formerly of Falls Church, Va., passed
away on Tuesday (April 8, 2014) at The
Pavilion at Bradford Regional Medical
Center.
She was born on April 4, 1922, in
Lewis Run, a daughter of the late John
and Henrietta Pingie DiFonzo.
She was employed as an administrative assistant by the American Telephone Telegraph Co. in Washington
for 36 years; retiring in 1982.
She is survived by one brother, Albert DiFonzo of Lewis Run; nephews,

Dan (Cheryl) DiFonzo of Sun Prairie,
Wisc., John DiFonzo and Bud DiFonzo of Lewis Run and Brian (Tina) DiFonzo of Titusville; and nieces, Jayne
(Kim) Schuler of Warren, Maria Sosa
of Catasaqua and Tarisa (Bill) Noll of
Bethlehem. She is also survived by a
special friend, Marjory Knox of Lewis
Run.
Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery, Bradford, PA.

Finished With Shopping

Christopher Clark
Christopher Eugene Clark, 55, of 9
Chautauqua Place, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday (March 25, 2014) at
his home.
Chris was born Nov. 11, 1958, in
Jamestown, N.Y. He was a son of the
late Clarence “Gene” Clark and Barbara Ann Clark Parisi.
He is survived by a daughter, Victoria
Grace Girdlestone and a son Matthew
W. Frederick, both of Bradford, a sister,
Sue (John) Mason of Erie, and a brother, Michael W. “Mickey” Clark; several
nieces and nephews; his longtime companion Chrissy Brown and his dog, P.J.
Arrangements have been under the
direction of Mascho Funeral Home and
a private service will be held as per the
family’s request.

Bradford Journal Photo
In the parking lot at the supermarket, April
12th, little 15-mos.-old Robert Squires and
his mother, Ashley Zeigler give us a pose
before unloading their cart and heading
for home. Robert stops eating his Parents
Choice “Little Puffs,” long enough for a
quick smile.

BUSINESS & PERSONAL FINANCES
Demystifying Credit Scores
One of the few positive outcomes of
the 2008 financial crisis was that it helped
shine a light on the importance of understanding and staying on top of your credit
profile. Along with that heightened visibility, however, has come a great deal of
confusion and misunderstanding – particularly around the all-important credit
score.
“The consequences of not maintaining
a sound credit score can be very costly,”
says Anthony Sprauve, senior consumer
credit specialist at FICO. “A low score can
bar you from getting a new loan, doom
you to higher interest rates and even cost
you a new job or apartment.”
Five factors are used to determine your
credit score: payment history (usually
around 35 percent of your score), amount
owed (30 percent), length of credit history (15 percent), newly opened credit
accounts (10 percent), and types of credit
used (10 percent).
Fortunately, if your credit score has taken
a hit, you can initiate several actions that
will begin improving it almost immediately. Just be aware that it can take many
years to recover from events like bankruptcy or foreclosure.
First, find out where you currently stand
by reviewing your credit reports from
each major credit bureau (Equifax, Experian and TransUnion). Look for negative
actions your creditors might have reported
as well as errors and fraudulent activity,
which you can challenge through the bureau’s dispute resolution process. You can
order one free report per year from each
bureau through the government-authorized site, www.AnnualCreditReport.com;
otherwise you’ll pay a small fee.
You might also want to order your
credit score. Lenders use credit scores to
supplement their own selection criteria to
determine whether you are a worthy credit
risk. Several types are available, including
FICO® Score, VantageScore (a competing model jointly created by Equifax, Experian and TransUnion) and proprietary
credit scores from each of the three bureaus, among others. Scores typically cost
from $15 to $20 each.
Note: You may see offers for free credit
scores, but they’re usually tied to expensive ongoing credit-monitoring services
you may or may not want. Read the contract carefully.
Here are a few tips for improving your
credit history:
• Always pay bills on time and catch
up on missed payments.
• Set up automatic payments for recurring bills and automatic minimum
credit card payments if you often miss
deadlines.

-by Jason Alderman

• Sign up for text or email alerts telling you when your balance drops or payments are due.
• Never exceed credit card limits.
• Monitor your credit utilization ratio
(the percentage of available credit you’re
using). Try to keep your cumulative utilization ratio – and the ratios on individual
cards or lines of credit – below 30 percent.
• Transferring balances to a new card
for a lower rate will slightly ding your
credit score – although it won’t take long
to recover. But be careful the transfer
doesn’t increase your utilization ratio on
the new card.
• Make sure that card credit limits reported to the credit bureaus are accurate.

• Don’t automatically close older, unused accounts; 15 percent of your score is
based on credit history.
• Each time you open a new account
it slightly impacts your score, so avoid doing so in the months before a major purchase.
• Pay off medical bills, as well as
parking, traffic and even library fines.
Once old, unpaid bills go into collection,
they’ll appear on your credit report.
“Bottom line, don’t lose hope,” says
Sprauve. “The negative impact of past
credit problems will gradually fade as
recent good payment behavior begins to
show up on your credit reports.”

Family Makes Crowns During Kids Derby Event

Bradford Journal Photo
The Densmore family members make crowns at the Bradford Area Public Library during this year’s Kids Derby, April 12th. Left to right are Angel Densmore 4, daddy Robert Densmore, Emily Densmore 1, and mama Tammy Densmore. They’re enjoying the
event

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AREA SOCIAL NEWS
Tips On Organizing Your Closets Like A Pro
Bradford Area

(NAPSI)—Any time of year can
be the right time to give your closets
the once-over. A well-organized closet
space offers several benefits. For starters, you can save time when you can
find the items you are looking for. That
can also mean less stress and more time
to enjoy with family and friends.
To help, here are some tips from
EasyClosets—an online provider of
do-it-yourself custom organization systems for all areas of the home.
• Closets can be easily overrun with
clothes, shoes and jackets that you no
longer wear or are out of season and are
taking up valuable space. Rotating your
wardrobe with the season and purging
items keeps everything organized and
gives your closet some space to breathe.
• When it comes to the closet space
itself, create dedicated areas for specific types of items so you will know

where to find them—and where to put
them away—every time.
• Position shelves, hanging rods and
drawers in a convenient location that
makes it simple to get to items that are
used frequently.
• Then use your closet’s top shelves
to store off-season or seldom-used
items, including hats, luggage and extra
bedding.
• In the master bedroom closet, organize your belts, ties or scarves with
pull-out racks that keep items separated
and accessible.
• In your kids’ closets, you can make
it easier to keep things orderly with
baskets and shelves placed within their
reach. Wire baskets will let your little
ones see what’s inside.
Double up on hanging rods to maximize space and make clothing items
more visible. As they grow, you can
move or remove the adjustable rods.
• To organize your entryway closet,
create zones by dedicating baskets,
hooks and shelves to each family member. Use them to store jackets, shoes,
hats, bags, the dog’s leash and seasonal
items.
• If you want to get your closets organized right away, EasyClosets offers
products that are custom made in one
business day and shipped to your home.
The company even has an intuitive online design tool to make space planning
quick and easy for homeowners.
Complimentary design service is
also available, allowing customers to
have an expert review their plan or create it for them.
Upgrading to a custom closet can
increase the quality and value of your
home. Plus, you can save up to 50 percent by designing and installing the organizers yourself. To learn more, visit:
www.easyclosets.com

Bradford TOPS #
Article submitted
The weekly meeting of Top’s # 16
was held on Thursday, April 10th, at the
Presbyterian Church with leader Vickie
Johnson calling the meeting to order
with the Top’s Pledge. The song was
“Help me Slender to the tune of Love
me Tender”.
There were 33 members weighing in
with a loss of 18 1/2 pounds. Officer of
the week were Barb Smead and Vickie
Johnson.
The Secretary’s report was given
by Sue Della Valle and the Treasurer’s report was given by Anna Wells.
Birthday awards were given to Dorothy Young and Jessie Skillman.
For the program Audrey Gilligan introduced Shelly Rhodes from the Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services.
Shelly Rhodes talked on all the things
that are out there for people losing
their eye sight and for those who are
having small problems seeing. She also
showed us things that you can get like
talking items such as clocks, watches,
blood pressure kits, and many more.
They service people of all ages with
their youngest being 18 months to
their oldest who is 105 years old.
A question and answer session followed.
The meeting was adjourned with the
Top’s Prayer and the Friendship Circle.

ON THE HEALTHY SIDE
A New Device Aids
AICR HealthTalk
-by Karen Collins, MS, RD, CDN
Hearing And Quality
American Institute for Cancer Research
Q. If I follow a plant-based diet, how can I meet my calcium needs?
Of Life
A: A plant-based diet includes mostly, not only, plant foods, so you can get

(NAPSI)—A tiny new device may
make a big difference for the estimated
36 million Americans who live with some
type of hearing loss. This same device
may also prompt more baby boomers to
join the digital world.
This is hopeful news, since the stigma
attached to hearing loss still keeps many
people from addressing a condition that
can cause them to withdraw from the people and activities they once enjoyed.
Beltone First is the first hearing aid
able to link directly to an iPhone®, iPad®
or iPod touch® and represents what’s described as a revolutionary advance that
could dramatically increase the number
of people who take action to address their
hearing loss. It’s hoped the device can allow patients to restore not only their hearing, but their quality of life as well.
“Beltone First enables the hearing impaired to seamlessly integrate the features
of their smartphones in a remarkably discreet package,” says Todd Murray, president of Beltone North America.
According to Murray, users can leverage their iPhone® to customize audio
settings and stream audio directly to their
hearing aid—without the need for an intermediary device, overcoming a common
source of stigma among current and potential hearing aid users.
An iPhone®, iPad® or iPod touch®

most of your calcium from dairy products. These provide calcium in concentrated amounts in a well-absorbed form. Current federal recommendations for
adults of 1000 to 1200 milligrams (mg) of calcium per day can be met by a balanced variety of healthy foods that includes 2.5 to 3 standard servings of milk,
yogurt or cheese. However, you can choose plant-based options for some or all
of those servings if you prefer. One standard dairy serving is 1 cup milk or yogurt
or 1 ½ ounces cheese. You can get this amount of calcium from 1 cup of calciumfortified orange juice, calcium-fortified soymilk or soy yogurt, or 1 serving of
calcium-fortified bread or waffles. Tofu is another option, though the calcium
content varies. Check the label, because a four-ounce serving (about a half-cup)
can range from 80 to over 400 milligrams (equal to about a quarter-cup to more
than a cup of milk). Fortunately, tofu’s calcium is easily absorbed, too. A number
of dark green leafy vegetables provide calcium, but these alone will not give you
enough, especially because the body’s ability to absorb calcium from vegetables
is somewhat limited. To get the calcium equivalent to a serving of dairy products
requires 1/2 cup of Chinese cabbage, 1-1 1/2 cups kale or bok choy, more than 2
cups of broccoli, and 8 cups of cooked spinach.
takes the place of that additional remote
control, making it nearly impossible to
distinguish a hearing aid wearer from anyone else. With a capability developed in
collaboration with Apple®, Beltone users are able to directly stream phone calls,
music, movies, turn-by-turn navigation
and more directly to their ears. The link
is established through Bluetooth® Smart
technology, with the hearing aids functioning like wireless earbuds that are also
high-quality hearing aids.
Beltone First’s function goes beyond
streaming audio. Users can customize

their hearing experience via an app, which
effortlessly adjusts volume and treble/bass
mix, and even takes advantage of an iPhone’s® geotagging capabilities to save
specific settings for when wearers return to
different acoustic environments like their
homes, offices or favorite restaurants.
A “Find My Hearing Aid” function
uses a Bluetooth-linked “hot and cold”
function to help users pinpoint hearing
aids when they’re misplaced.
Beltone First is available at more than
1,500 hearing care centers nationwide.
More information can be found at the
website www.BeltoneFirst.com

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Plan A Vacation, Get Happy
(NAPSI)—It’s no surprise that a great
vacation can cause a boost in happiness.
But did you know that the biggest boost in
happiness actually comes from the vacation-planning process, which has a greater
impact on happiness than the vacation itself?
That’s the word from experts who say
that just the anticipation of a vacation can
increase happiness for up to eight weeks,
according to a study published in the journal Applied Research in Quality of Life.
To help jump-start your happiness, here
are some tips on how to plan a great vacation and get happy.
• Commit to Regular Vacations: Americans wasted more than 500 million vacation days last year. To keep from becoming
part of this statistic, lock in your vacations
now! One great way to ensure you take
regular getaways is by purchasing vacation
ownership. This travel lifestyle product
guarantees that you will have a vacation
each year. And through exchange companies like RCI, you can swap your week or
points for a stay at one of the nearly 4,500
resorts in more than 100 countries that are
a part of its exchange.
• Choose the Vacation You Need: Your
destination and activities of choice are
essential parts of planning the vacation
you need. Think about the type of experience you want. Are you stressed at work?
Perhaps a beach vacation at a spa resort
would provide the relaxation you need to
come home rejuvenated and refreshed.
Or have you been feeling stagnated and
bored? Then a location with activities like
zip lining or scuba diving will give you
the adrenaline rush you crave. Also think
about if you would like a family-friendly
resort, or choose an adults-only break if
that’s what you need. It’s your vacation—
take ownership of the details.
• Do Your Research: With so much
travel advice available online, it can be
overwhelming to know where to start.
Find a site that comes from a name you

Dexter Service & Collision

can trust, and that offers a wealth of advice on many destinations at once. This
way, you can compare several location options on one site. Travel guide and travel
magazine websites are good sources, as is
RCI.com, where you can find information
on destinations including area activities,
traveler reviews, accommodation recommendations, videos, maps and weather information.
If you’re ready to get the vacation-

planning happiness boost without a lot
of work, RCI’s “Win Your Dream Vacation Sweepstakes” has you covered. RCI
is giving away 40 vacations in celebration
of its 40th anniversary—you can dream
up your ideal trip, then share it for more
chances to win.
Visit www.RCI.com/sweeps to play.
The planning alone could boost your happiness.

Bradford Journal Photo
Near the end of the VetJam Event held
at the Bradford Vet’s Club Event Center,
April 12th, Josh Hatcher gives the crowd
some acoustic rock. Many are his own
creations, a composite of Jazz, Blues,
Country, and Rock. Earlier in the day he
was Farmer Jack the balloon artist during
the Kids Derby at the Bradford Area Public Library. (See photos and videos in associated galleries.)

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Witch Hazel In Action During VetJam

Attracting Attention

Bradford Journal Photo
The Witch Hazel Band performed during this year’s VetJam event, April 12th, at the
Bradford Vet’s Club Events Center. Left to right during their late afternoon performance
are Randy Abbott, Rich Platko (drums), Bill Cox, and singer Lisa Platko-Auteri. (See
photos and videos in associated galleries.) Proceeds were for the benefit of the Pennsylvania Veteran’s Foundation

Bradford Journal Photo
Yogi The Clown (Henry Hatcher) attracted
lots of attention with costume, personality
and balloon figure creating abilities during this year’s Kids Derby at the Bradford
Area Public Library, April 12th. Left to
right are Yogi, Andrea Glantz, holding her
son Gabriel Glantz 2, her daughter Lilly
Glantz 3-1/2, Donovan Taylor 6, and Andrea’s mom, Barbara Burkhouse. Gabriel
got a dog. Lilly got a horse, and Donovan
got a pirate’s sword.

Bella Sara:
Emma’s Wings
Not Rated
Guardian of the
Highlands
Not Rated
Lalaloopsy Ponies:
The Big Show
Not Rated
April 15:
Ride Along
PG-13
Nut Job
PG
Philomena
PG-13
Secret Life of Walter
Mitty
PG
After the Dark
Not Rated
Better Living Through
Chemistry
R
Black Nativity
PG
Boys of Abu Ghraib
R
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Friends Enjoy An Afternoon Of Great Music

Still Going Strong

Bradford Journal Photo
Left to right Dianne Lapallo of Bradford, and her friends Kim Buller, and Dan Waldron
of Franklinville, NY spend some time, April 12th at this year’s VetJam Event held at
the Bradford Vet’s Club Event’s Center. They were there enjoying an afternoon of great
music provided by area talent, and to support the Pennsylvania Veteran’s Foundation.
(See associated photos and videos in galleries.)

Bradford Journal Photo
A face painted Charleigh Miller 5, poses
with her popcorn, purse, and balloon near
the children’s stacks at the Bradford Area
Public Library, April 12th. Charleigh is
taking part in the Kid’s Derby, and is still
going strong. She is the daughter of Kathleen and Charlie Miller, and granddaughter of Rose Bliss.

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Bradford Journal Photo
Left to right are David Cox, his wife Dianna Cox and their daughter Erin Cox 14. They
are the parents and sister of Caitlin Cox 15 who performed throughout the day during
this year’s VetJam at the Bradford Vets Club Events Center, April 12th. It’s been a long,
loud day and we think they’re all a little tired. (See photos and videos in associated
galleries.)

Bradford Journal Photo
Beverly Green 79, and her son Michael
Green take a load off their feet and serve
as a rendezvous point during this year’s
Kids Derby. They are waiting for Mike’s
kids who are taking part in the day’s events
at the Bradford Area Library, April 12th.

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Ham is a tradition for many families this time of year, and because it pairs well with a multitude of ingredients, you can
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around edges. Carefully flip and
cook for an additional 30 seconds
or until set. Transfer to plate. Repeat
with additional cooking spray and
remaining batter. Layer cooked
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Lay a crepe on clean work surface. Arrange few slices of apple on
quarter of crepe; top with shredded
ham. Fold crepe in half to cover
filling and fold in half again to
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remaining crepes, apple and ham.
Place on parchment-lined baking
sheet and hold in warm oven until
ready to serve, or up to 30 minutes.
For cheese sauce, melt butter in
saucepan set over medium heat. Stir
in flour until well coated. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes or until
pale and smooth. Whisk in milk, a
splash at a time, until smooth; stir
in mustard, salt and pepper. Cook,
stirring constantly, for 5 minutes or
until thick enough to coat back of
spoon. Remove from heat. Whisk
in cheese, a small handful at a time,
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Place filled crepes on each plate.
Spoon cheese sauce over each crepe
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Serving Suggestion: All the elements
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Cook on high for 4 hours or on
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Remove ham to rest on cutting
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Note: For a non-alcoholic alternative,
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Cooking Tip: Use leftover ham to
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Line Dance To Music Of The Zephyr Band

Pirate Sword By Yogi

Bradford Journal Photo
Four do a little line dancing on the floor at the Bradford Vet’s Club Events Center during this year’s VetJam event, April 12th. Left to right are Janet Cleveland, Crystal Belardia, Chris Pilon, and Joyce Kille. They are dancing to the music of the Zephyr Band
of Olean. (See associated photos and videos in galleries.)

Bradford Journal Photo
Jared Pearce 4 displays his balloon pirate sword to its creator, Yogi the Clown
(Henry Hatcher) while Farmer Jack (Josh
Hatcher) looks on. Balloon creations was
one of the many activities provided during the Kids Derby held, April 12th at the
Bradford Area Public Library.

Zephyr Performs Yet Another Song For Event Recycle And Be Rewarded

Bradford Journal Photo
The Zephyr band of Olean, NY performed during this year’s VetJam event, April 12th,
at the Bradford Vets Club Event Center. Left to right are Pete Farris, Kevin Franklin
(drums), and Steve Foster making an attempt at an unscheduled tune. Proceeds from
the event are for the benefit of the Pennsylvania Veteran’s Foundation. (See associated
photos and videos in galleries.)

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will donate 100 percent of net profits, up
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Edition Label Art Series for Earth Day to
the not-for-profit Recycle Across America
to create 65,000 standardized recycling labels for schools. Studies show these labels
can raise recycling rates by nearly 50 percent.
The limited edition labels, with Earth-inspired designs, adorn the Limited Edition
Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque
and were designed by socially conscious
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Celebrity photographer Laurie Lynn Stark
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The masque’s key ingredient, fair-trade
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toxins, excess oil, and dead cells, leaving
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Once you use the masque, you can return
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Elder Fraud: Protecting
A Couple Of Couples Early On During Event
Yourself And Your Nest Egg
(NAPSI)—While the elderly are often
targeted by scammers, there are ways you
can protect yourself and those you care
about.
The Problem: New fraud schemes
emerge constantly and the scammers are
relentlessly creative. Seniors may get official-sounding e-mails seeking a fee for
a bogus service or collecting an “inheritance.” Homeowners are targeted with
phony service calls. In one brazen scam,
a criminal posing as a grandchild asks the
senior to wire money to get the grandchild
out of a jam.
In some cases, caregivers and family
members may try to take advantage of a
senior’s dependence and ask the senior to
sign papers that shift control to the caregiver, or simply forge the senior’s signature.
Practical Tips for Protection: Fortunately, seniors can understand the risks
and protect themselves. Here are a few
helpful tips.
• Beware of “robocalls”; that is, a computerized message, instead of a person on
the phone.
• If anyone calls or e-mails you offering
an opportunity to collect a prize by paying
an up-front fee, remember: If it sounds too
good to be true, it is.
• Keep your Social Security number,
credit card numbers, account PINs and
other personal information to yourself.
Your bank and other companies you do

Bradford Journal Photo
This year’s edition of the VetJam benefit was held at the Bradford Vet’s Center, April
12th. Here, (l-r) Tonya Riley, Louie Colts, Roxanne Panighetti and her husband Jim
Panighetti enjoy the music of Caitlin Cox on her acoustic guitar, and the first band of
the day, Zephyr of Olean, NY. (See associated photos and videos in the galleries.)
business with won’t call you to ask you to
“confirm” this information.
• Don’t be pressured. If you feel pressured to make a decision or purchase, or
if you are unsure to whom you are talking,
just say “no” and hang up.
• Open your door only if you recognize
the person there.

• Never sign any document you don’t
fully understand. If in doubt, ask a trusted
friend, family member or adviser. Never
sign blank checks or forms.
• Keep a close eye on bank statements,
credit card bills and invoices to spot any
suspicious activity that could indicate
identity theft. Requesting a free copy of
your credit report annually (at www.annualcreditreport.com) is a good way to spot
potential problems.
• Shred your old bills and paperwork to
make sure your personal information can’t
be accessed by “dumpster diving” thieves.
Make sure your mailbox is secure.
• For home repair projects, always get
a second estimate and call the companies’
references. Never pay for the work in advance—unscrupulous contractors may
take the money and run.
• Never use an untraceable wire service
to transfer money. If you have to wire
money, manage the transfer with your
bank and make sure it can trace the recipient.
Remain vigilant. If you think you or
a loved one has been the target of elder
fraud, contact the state’s Department of
Consumer Protection to report the abuse.
For more information, visit the National
Committee for the Prevention of Elder
Abuse at www.preventelderabuse.org, and
Dr. Marion’s “Guide to Avoiding Elder
Fraud” on the Philips Lifeline resources
page www.lifelinesys.com.
Being proactive about your own protection and safety is important for independent living. So is fast access to help when
needed. Philips Lifeline helps seniors live
more independently in their own homes
by providing help in case of a fall or other
accident. For more on how medical alerts
can help, visit www.lifelinesys.com

Got Student Loans? The Unspoken Burden Of Student Loans
(NAPSI)—Shana will graduate this
spring with a business degree and a ton
of student loan debt. She’s not alone;
on average, today’s college graduate
will carry nearly $30,000 of debt into
the “real” world. Total student loan
debt in the U.S. is now more than $1.2
trillion and climbing at a time when the
economy isn’t helping much.
Many don’t realize the wide-ranging
impact of this debt; it’s not just the students, it’s also their co-signers. And it
may be putting families in further financial jeopardy that they aren’t aware
of.
In fact, the average American family
is already $377,900 short of the amount
needed to maintain its standard of living if the primary earner should die, reports Swiss Re, a global reinsurer. This
amount represents the “protection gap”
and it adds up to a staggering $20 trillion in the U.S. alone.
A student loan payment is one more
burden that a financially challenged
family doesn’t want to have to face. But
it can become a reality, because private
lenders don’t forgive a student loan if
the borrower should die before the loan
is repaid. The co-signer—usually a par-

ent—is then responsible.
April is Financial Literacy Month—a
good time to think about securing your
financial future. It can be challenging,
but you can start by taking a few simple steps to put your family on firmer
footing. One of those steps is ensuring
a liability—such as a student loan—is
taken care of regardless of what happens.
Taking out a life insurance policy
and naming the loan co-signer as beneficiary ensures that the loan will be
paid off in the event of the student’s/
graduate’s death. You can purchase
a $100,000 life policy for $8 to $10 a
month (the cost of a couple trips to the
coffee shop). And the beneficiary can
be changed at any time, if necessary.
Admittedly, every penny counts for
members of the “millennial” generation--80 million strong—who may be
underprepared in this economy.
“Life insurance isn’t top of mind with
most millennials,” says Neil Sprackling, president of U.S. Life and Health
at Swiss Re. “Understandably, they’re
thinking about paying the rent and buying food and clothes, maybe a car. But
for a very small investment, they can

make sure their student loans are taken
care of regardless of what may happen.”
Shana’s loans are with a private
lender and are co-signed by her father.
She and her parents reviewed the agreement to understand the financial consequences they would face if she were to
die before the debt is repaid. It didn’t
take them long to realize that a small
investment—a policy that costs as little
as a few lattes each month—is a great
value for the extra peace of mind.
Says Sprackling: “A life insurance
policy won’t help you pay your loans
now, but it’s a very responsible and
thoughtful gift to your family.”

PennDOT Encourages
ID Card, License Holders
To Save Lives Through
Organ Donation
(Harrisburg) – PennDOT encourages
driver license and identification holders
to help others in need of organ and tissue transplants live longer, better lives
by registering to be an organ donor
during National Donate Life Month in
April.
Nearly 46 percent of driver’s license
and identification card holders are registered organ donors – that’s more than
4.5 million Pennsylvanians. More than
8,500 Pennsylvanians currently await
organ transplants.
“Potential donors can take action
today to add the organ donor designation to their license or identification
card, rather than waiting for renewal
time,” said PennDOT Secretary Barry
J. Schoch. “The 90 seconds you spend
online requesting the designation for
your license or identification card could
potentially save a life.”
To add the organ donor designation
to an existing driver’s license or identification card today, visit:
www.dmv.state.pa.us
and select the “Donate Life Pennsylvania” icon at the bottom of the page.
Once the designation is added, individuals will receive a designation card
that they will have to carry with them to
affirm organ donor status until they renew or replace their driver’s license or
identification card. There is no charge
for adding the designation to your driver’s license or identification card.
Driver’s license and identification
card holders, as well as registered vehicle owners, can also support organ donation programs by donating $1 to the
Robert P. Casey Memorial Organ and
Tissue Donation Awareness Trust Fund
at the time of application, renewal or replacement. Proceeds from the fund are
used to educate and promote awareness
of the organ donor program through
non-profit organizations like the Center
for Organ Recovery and Education and
the Gift of Life Donor Program. Pennsylvanians have generously donated
more than $11.5 million to the fund to
date.
As part of ongoing efforts to increase
awareness of organ and tissue donation,
video monitors featuring educational
content are installed at 20 PennDOT
driver’s license centers.
More information on organ and tissue donation in Pennsylvania can be
found at www.donatelife-pa.org

THIS DOESN’T MAKE YOU
AN ORGAN DONOR.

TELLING YOUR FAMILY DOES!
The first big step in becoming an organ donor is making the decision to do so. but that decision alone doesn’t guarantee that your
wishes will be followed. What many people don’t know is that the
surviving family must give consent before organ and tissue recovery can take place. Without that consent, it simply won’t happen.
Please don’t let a wonderful decision go to waste. Talk to your
family.

Talk to your family about donating life!
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